Photograph of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church

Catholic church · NY · Verified 17 days ago

St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church

135 EAST 96TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10128
Checking next service at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church…
4.9 · 95 Google reviews

About St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in New York located at 135 E 96th St, New York, NY 10128, United States. As of April 2026, St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 95 Google reviews. The St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 212-289-0425.

t. Francis de Sales parish is a Roman Catholic church located at 135 E 96th St in Manhattan on the Upper East Side.

Patron saint of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


Saint Francis de Sales

Francis of Assisi

Feast day: Oct 4

Read about Saint Francis de Sales on Wikipedia →

Other parishes named after Saint Francis de Sales


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Francis de Sales are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church (Manhattan, New York)

St. Francis de Sales parish is a Roman Catholic church located at 135 E 96th St in Manhattan on the Upper East Side.

Read the full article on Wikipedia →

Thumbnail from Wikipedia article

When does St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church hold services?


St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8:30 am–4 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–4 pm, Friday 8:30 am–4 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am–7 pm, Monday 8:30 am–4 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am–4 pm. All times are local to New York City, NY.

Wednesday
8:30 am–4 pm
Thursday
8:30 am–4 pm
Friday
8:30 am–4 pm
Saturday
8:30 am–6 pm
Sunday
8:30 am–7 pm
Monday
8:30 am–4 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am–4 pm

Where is St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church located?


St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church is located at 135 E 96th St, New York, NY 10128, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.78631, -73.95147, placing it in New York City, NY 10128.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


The ZIP code 10128 area around St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church is home to 56,695 residents with a median household income of $137,253 and a median age of 42.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

56,695 Residents in ZIP 10128
42.3 Median age
$137,253 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


Service window 8:30 am–7 pm
Nearest transit East 96th Street & Lexington Avenue · 118 ft
Coffee after Starbucks · 249 ft

St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church by the numbers


95 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


What denomination is St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 8:30 am–4 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–4 pm, Friday 8:30 am–4 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am–7 pm, Monday 8:30 am–4 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am–4 pm
What is the phone number for St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 212-289-0425.
Where is St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 135 E 96th St, New York, NY 10128, United States.
Who is the patron saint of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church?
Saint Francis de Sales (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
How do visitors rate St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church?
4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 95 Google reviews.

Photographs of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


Photographs via Wikimedia Commons. Click through for author and licence.

Visitor notes about St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church


Short, text-only reflections left by visitors. No ratings, no photographs — by editorial policy.

No notes yet for this parish. Visitor notes are coming soon — for now, write to editors@churcheslist.com and we'll post your reflection by hand.

One of 2,264 Catholic parishes in NY  ·  See the register →
§

Other churches in New York City, NY

Other parishes on the same streets — every tradition counted once.
§

Catholic churches near St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church

Catholic parishes in NY
§

Churches within walking and driving distance of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church

The five nearest parishes — any tradition — measured from this door.